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February 28, 1989 · Cessna 172 · N6418D
Grand Rapids, MN
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 28, 1989
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Grand Rapids, MN
Aircraft
Cessna 172
Tail Number
N6418D
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MKC89LA067
WHILE PRACTICING TAKE-OFFS AND LDGS, THE STUDENT PILOT SAID THAT PRIOR TO TOUCH-DOWN DURING THE LANDING FLARE, A GUST OF WIND CAUSED HIM TO LOSE DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. THE ACFT VEERED OFF THE RUNWAY INTO A SNOW BANK, THEN OVERTURNED. A 60 DEGREE CROSSWIND OF ABOUT 10 KNOTS EXISTED AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ADEQUATELY COMPENSATE FOR THE CROSSWIND CONDITIONS. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE GUSTY CROSSWIND CONDITIONS.
Full Narrative
WHILE PRACTICING TAKE-OFFS AND LDGS, THE STUDENT PILOT SAID THAT PRIOR TO TOUCH-DOWN DURING THE LANDING FLARE, A GUST OF WIND CAUSED HIM TO LOSE DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. THE ACFT VEERED OFF THE RUNWAY INTO A SNOW BANK, THEN OVERTURNED. A 60 DEGREE CROSSWIND OF ABOUT 10 KNOTS EXISTED AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:30 CST
Nearest AirportGrand Rapids (0nm N)
Runway34
Runway Length5740 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172
Tail NumberN6418D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-H2AD · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 19 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind280° @ 10 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point14 C / 1 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time13:00
Weather SourceWFAC